Hospital Pharmacy Intern, PRN

Prisma Health • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Hospital Pharmacy Intern assists pharmacists in performing a variety of duties related to the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. These duties require knowledge of and skills in the preparation and distribution of drugs in various dosage forms. The intern is responsible for unique tasks consistent with intern certification status requirements and also performs specialized tasks not performed by other technicians. The role supports pharmaceutical care for patients and complies with laws & regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and guidelines of JCAHO.

Requirements

• Completion of a South Carolina Board of Pharmacy approved technician course OR current enrollment or letter of acceptance in a professional academic pharmacy program at an accredited university.
• Satisfactory progress maintained in the professional academic pharmacy program.
• Current registration with SC Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of National, State, and Corporate regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
• Mathematical skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in team situations.
• Ability to handle urgent, stressful situations.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills in interacting with supervisors, peers, and others outside pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Obtains supplies, prepares and labels drug orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Calculates and compounds aliquot doses.
• Distributes and/or transports medications to appropriate patient care areas in a timely manner and under a pharmacist's supervision.
• Makes beneficial recommendations for improvements in procedures, guidelines and continuing education training.
• Monitors inventory levels, stocks shelves, maintains order and cleanliness in assigned areas and maintains all required records.
• Receives and/or initiates verbal medication orders if authorized to do so by his/her supervising pharmacist.
• Serves as a good steward of the institution's resources, including time on the job.
• Provides training and participates in the in servicing of departmental employees and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed